CLI Alternatives

The Broodnet CLI is optimized for quick inspection and automation, but it is not the only way to work with a mailbox.

Use any IMAP-capable client

Broodnet mailboxes are accessible with standard IMAP clients. Use this approach when you want:

• a full-featured interactive mail UI
• advanced search, threading, and local indexing
• workflows that already depend on an existing mail client

When the CLI is still the best fit

Prefer the CLI when you need:

• machine-readable output (--json) for agents or scripts
• lightweight access without configuring a full mail client
• quick actions like listing, opening, or deleting messages by UID